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Proper Lighting: It’s Worth a Look

Vision deteriorates with age, and daily activities such as reading a prescription label, making a small repair, cooking, cleaning, and grooming can become more difficult, even impossible. However, the loss of vision can be lessened through proper lighting.

The AARP Andrus Foundation funded research with the Lighting Research Center about lighting, vision and aging. The report, Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence is free and provides simple, practical and affordable strategies to improve lighting.

The position of light sources, shiny surfaces, intensity of light and other factors can make a difference in how well an older adult can see. Read this report and learn what you can do to improve lighting and make things a bit better for yourself or the older adult in your care. It’s worth a look: www.lrc.rpi.edu

To watch experts speaking on vision issues and ways to make your home safer for an older adult, visit www.mmlearn.org, click on free online videos and search “vision” or “home safety”.